Rugby players Gavin Hastings and Andy Irvine also make the list, along with racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart - a founding patron of the hall of fame.

The other patrons are the Princess Royal and First Minister Jack McConnell, who performed the induction ceremony.

Increased participation

Mr McConnell said: "I would congratulate all those who have been recognised today.

"But this hall of fame is not just about remembering past successes - we must use these achievements to encourage more people to take part in sports.

"By encouraging and supporting increased participation we will help improve the nation's long-term health and well being - and everyone will benefit."

Sir Matt Busby managed Manchester United

The hall of fame is a partnership between sportscotland and the National Museums of Scotland.

The project was launched a year ago to mark 200 years of Scottish sporting heritage.

A list of 100 possibles was whittled down to 50 by an independent selection panel, which considered feedback from a website and a temporary exhibition which attracted more than 40,000 visitors.

Sir Jackie Stewart said: "I believe that the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame will provide us all with a lasting tribute to past stories of success and for those great sporting moments that await us in the future."

The Princess Royal will launch a £300,000 fundraising campaign on 5 December to create a permanent gallery.

BBC One Scotland will televise The Famous 50, on Saturday 30 November at 2225 GMT.